The United States is considering its response to a drone attack that killed three U.S. troops and injured 34, but any misstep could escalate tensions and lead to a wider war with Iran and its proxies.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that the U.S. does not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, but will take action as necessary.
The U.S. faces challenges in containing Middle East violence, particularly with Israel's military operations in Gaza endangering Washington's attempts to maintain stability.